# Fighting the Crisis of Reading with Short Nonfiction

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Podcast: [Karen Hunter Is Awesome!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/karen-hunter-is-awesome-7113592)
Published: 2026-05-26T12:00:00+00:00
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Bestselling historian and author Kenneth C. Davis joins to discuss 'The World in Books: 52 Works of Great Short Nonfiction,' exploring how short, impactful reads can combat the modern decline in reading habits and keep us intellectually engaged.

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